Withdrawn Spring Cleanout - A little something for everyone.

[pitted_soul]

Alrighty gang, time to make room for 2024. Hard decisions were made that I frankly didn't want to make, but here we are. Pics in following posts. All prices include CONUS Shipping. Int'l - case by case.

Maker	Type	Price	Blade Material	Length	Height	Weight	Handle Material	Website	Smith	Notes
Masashi	Gyuto	$275	VS1 - Stainless clad	240	54	243	Chestnut and horn	https://knifewear.com/products/masashi-vs1-kaijin-gyuto-240mm	Masashi Yamamoto	This is a great Gyuto but I have another from him, so I am selling the cheaper of the two. His VS1 keeps an edge forever, gets wicked sharp, and is not brittle. Good stuff. 1st owner, only touched up. It was tipped but has been repaired.
Yoshikane	Gyuto	$275 SOLD	SKD - stainless cladd	242	49.58	188	Bubinga	https://thecooksedge.com/collections/yoshikane-hamono/products/yoshikane-nashiji-skd-gyuto-240mm	Kazuomi Yamamoto (吉金刃物)	It's a yoshi. I have honestly only done test cuts with this and haven't done a whole meal. I have a couple of yoshis, so just selling some. 1st owner.
Makasage Zero	Gyuto	$350 Sold	Aogami Super - Stainless Clad	240	49	266	Ironwood and Brass	https://knifewear.com/products/masakage-zero-gyuto-240mm	Takeshi Saji	This is just a cool knife. Forged by Saji and sharpened by Shibata. Great cutter. 2nd owner and only touched up.
Moritaka	Gyuto	$150 SOLD	Aogami Super - Iron Clad	240	49.7	193	Magnolia and plastic	https://www.**************.com/moritaka13.html	Tsunehiro Moritaka	1st owner. These things are freaking great. A good value. Takes a stupid edge that just bites really well. I was very impressed. Only one meal cooked with it.
Tetsujin	Gyuto	$375 SOLD	Aogami 2 - Iron Clad	231	50	197	Taihei Rosewood & Buffalo Horn Ferrule	https://carbonknifeco.com/products/tetsujin-blue-2-kasumi-kiritsuke-gyuto-240mm-taihei-wood-handle	Toru Tamura	I don't know. Too good looking? Too smooth? It's sweet, that's for sure, don't know why I'm not keeping it. Will probably regret it, it's like driving a big ol' cadillac. Original owner, only test cutting.
Birch and Bevel	Gyuto	$450 SOLD	26C3 - Honyaki	230	55	177	Oak, Birch Bark, and Brass	https://moderncooking.com/en-us/products/birch-and-bevel-honyaki-gyuto	Isasmedjan	2nd owner on this one and it was used quite a bit. I brought the handle back to life. This thing cuts great and I really like the grind on it. Thin, light, but still substantial. Really well executed. Sharpened existing apex.
Hinokuni	Jumbo Santoku	$115	Shirogami 1 - Carbon Clad	240	56	268	Oak and Plastic	https://www.districtcutlery.com/hinokuni-jumbo-santoku-240mm/	Yukihiro Sakai	1st owner. I've gone back and forth on this one. These are hit and miss, but this one was a hit, hence the am bivalence. Better grind than I anticipated, nicely convex but thinner BTE. Nice finishing. BIG hefty blade on this one, very blade forward and it does all the work for you.
Akifusa	Gyuto	$175	SRS-15 - stainless clad	245	47	216	Pakka	https://zknives.com/knives/kitchen/ktknv/akifusa/akifusag240.shtml		My first j knife. I probably shouldn't sell this one. This is the old Akifusa with the tapered spine. SRS-15 is a powder steel that takes a gr eat edge and holds it well. This is a full-tang laser.
Ikenami Hamono	Gyuto	$270	Aogami 2 - carbon clad	240	52	220	Red Sandalwood and horn	https://knifejapan.com/ikenami-hamono-wa-gyuto-240mm/	Tabata Ikenami	I wanted to try a wide-bevel from KnifeJapan. I was pleasantly surprised by this one. Good food release and good convexity with a SOLID fit and finish. Only test cuts, original owner.
Shun	Kiritsuke	$150 Sold	Aogami 2 - stainless clad	255	45	240	Pakka	https://www.knivesshipfree.com/shun-knives-shun-blue-kirisuke-10-vg0008/		This was my first carbon edged knife. I got it before I really knew anything but wanted to get about 3mm of patina on a blade. After I learned some stuff, I discovered that this knife has a pretty decent grind and takes a nice edge. It is real slicey. Original owner, sharpened twice.
Oatley	Gyuto	$600 Sold	Sandvik	220	57	188	Maple		James Oatley	I got this here on KKF as I wanted to try Oatley. I got some test cuts in, but I am going to sell it before I get attached. It is a beauty that is well executed and performs accordingly. I am passing on the good deal.
Kumagoro/Yoshikane	Gyuto	$200	Takefu V2 - carbon clad	241	48.3	215	Ho wood and horn	https://www.epicedge.com/shopexd.asp?id=84321	Yoshikane Hamono	This is Epicurean Edge's house brand that is made by Yoshikane. Not to much carbon clad yoshis floating around, but here is one for you. Guess what, it cuts like a yoshi.

 

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Masashi Kaijin 240 VS1 -

This is a great Gyuto but I have another from him, so I am selling the cheaper of the two. His VS1 keeps an edge forever, gets wicked sharp, and is not brittle. Good stuff. 1st owner, only touched up. It was tipped but has been repaired.

 

[pitted_soul]

Yoshikane SKD 240 - Sold

It's a yoshi. I have honestly only done test cuts with this and haven't even done a whole meal with it. I have a couple of yoshis, so just selling some. 1st owner.

 

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Masakage Zero 240 AS - Sold

This is just a cool knife. Forged by Saji and sharpened by Shibata. Great cutter. 2nd owner and only touched up.

 

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Moritaka 240 AS - Sold

1st owner. These things are freaking great. A good value. Takes a stupid edge that just bites really well. I was very impressed. Only one meal cooked with it.

 

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Tetsujin 240 Blue 2 - Sold

I don't know. Too good looking? Too smooth? It's sweet, that's for sure, don't know why I'm not keeping it. Will probably regret it, it's like driving a big ol' cadillac. Original owner, only test cutting.

 

[pitted_soul]

Birch and Bevel / Isasmedjan Honyaki 230 26C3 - Sold

 

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Hinokuni 240 Shiro 1 -

1st owner. I've gone back and forth on this one. These are hit and miss, but this one was a hit, hence the am bivalence. Better grind than I anticipated, nicely convex but thinner BTE. Nice finishing. BIG hefty blade on this one, very blade forward and it does all the work for you.

 

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Akifusa 240 SRS-15 -

My first j knife. I probably shouldn't sell this one. This is the old Akifusa with the tapered spine. SRS-15 is a powder steel that takes a gr eat edge and holds it well. This is a full-tang laser.

 

[pitted_soul]

Ikenami Hamono Blue 2 240 -

I wanted to try a wide-bevel from KnifeJapan. I was pleasantly surprised by this one. Good food release and good convexity with a SOLID fit and finish. Only test cuts, original owner.

 

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Oatley 220 Sandvik - Sold

I got this here on KKF as I wanted to try Oatley. I got some test cuts in, but I am going to sell it before I get attached. It is a beauty that is well executed and performs accordingly. I am passing on the good deal.

 

[pitted_soul]

Kumagoro/Yoshikane 240 Takefu V2 -

This is Epicurean Edge's house brand that is made by Yoshikane. Not to much carbon clad yoshis floating around, but here is one for you. Guess what, it cuts like a yoshi.

 

[pitted_soul]

B&B SPF

 

[Matt Jacobs]

Dude, your passing on some smoking deals

 

[pitted_soul]

Dude, your passing on some smoking deals

I always try to. If I get a good deal, someone else usually ends up getting one too. That Oatley is

 

[Mookie262]

So many amazing deals here, how do I decide between them

 

[gentiscid]

So many amazing deals here, how do I decide between them

Grb that Akifusa before I do. I don’t need another knife! It’ll be a great knife and forever edge lol.

 

[Zilberwong]

PM For Bubinga Yoshi incmming

 

[blokey]

Really want that Masashi.... Want any trade?

 

[pitted_soul]

Ok, been busy.
Yoshi, Tetsujin, and Moritaka sold.

 

[odinson2099]

Pm about the SHUN...

 

[pitted_soul]

Masakage sold

 

[pitted_soul]

Really want that Masashi.... Want any trade?

I'm not opposed to a trade. PM me.

 

[pitted_soul]

To all who purchased. Way more action than anticipated. Shipping out everything tomorrow.

 

[odinson2099]

To all who purchased. Way more action than anticipated. Shipping out everything tomorrow.

Thanks!!!!!!!!!

 

[pitted_soul]

Ok, Oatley and Shun are sold.

 

[odinson2099]

Ultra FAST delivery!!! What a brilliant seller!!!
Cheers!!!!!!!

 

[Zilberwong]

Ultra FAST delivery!!! What a brilliant seller!!!
Cheers!!!!!!!

Can confirm, for future reference, the Yoshikane arrived super fast. Thumbs up emoji

 

[Mookie262]

Seller was communicative, gave a great deal, shipping was fast, knives arrived exactly as described and pictured. 10/10